A resolution celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States Army and honoring the bravery and patriotism of soldiers and veterans from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and Fort Riley, Kansas.

This Senate resolution commemorates the United States Army’s 250th birthday and honors the bravery, patriotism, and service of soldiers and veterans, with a particular nod to those connected to Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley, Kansas. It recounts key moments in Army history—from its 1775 creation to its ongoing missions—and highlights the important roles of Fort Leavenworth (the Army’s “intellectual center”) and the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley (the Army’s oldest continuously serving division). The measure notes a recent Army celebration in Washington, D.C., where soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division participated in a parade. Importantly, the resolution expresses gratitude and calls on the American people to join in nationwide commemorations. It is a non-binding, ceremonial measure introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services; it does not authorize funding or create new programs.